Latai Kavamoungaone
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
In the past Experiences, I have worked as a Retail Sales assistant delivering exceptional customer service, I am a Physically fit warehouse worker as a Freight/Mail Sorter, and with experience in all aspects as a Pick Packer for a company that provides work uniforms to various work companies. I am able to stand long hours and Work long hours if given. I have also Graduated with a Level 4 certificate in Early childhood Education. I have worked with young children and have a way with them that makes it easier for me to help them. I am reliable, punctual, and a very hard worker, I will give my 100% best in all I do so if given the chance to prove myself I will rise above all expectations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Educator - Kindy
Appleberries Early Learning Center
Beenleigh, QLD
01.2023 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed classroom effectively to maximize instructional time, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all students.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members by actively participating in team meetings and contributing constructive ideas for improving teaching practices across all grade levels.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of subject matter.
- Weekly programming
Early Childhood Educator
Poimaino
Point England, Auckland
01.2016 - 11.2022
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Completed morning classroom and play area opening duties.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
Picker Packer
Profile LTD
St Lukes , Auckland
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized and free of hazards.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Weighed and measured products and materials to meet regulatory requirements.
- Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations and floors to promote operational productivity.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Monitored product quality, reporting problems to mitigate safety issues and improve processes.
- Operated forklifts according to regulations in busy warehouse environments.
Mail/Freight Sorter
New Zealand Couriers
Penrose, Auckland
11.2013 - 10.2015
- Verified shipping labels as orders came in.
- Entered shipment details into the database.
- Used boards and pallets to stack freight at designated locations.
- Examined articles for defects and sorted them according to extent of the damage.
- Inspected and reported or repaired damaged cargo.
- Assisted in training new warehouse employees.
- Scanned and documented freights and assigned appropriate marking labels with identifying information.
Retail Sales Assistant
The Warehouse
Pakuranga, Auckland
07.2009 - 08.2012
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
- Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
- Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.
Education
Level 4 ECE
NZMA
Manukau 09.2022
McAuley High School
Otahuhu12.2005
Skills
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Time Management
- Play-Based Learning
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Relationship Building
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Lesson Planning
- Motor Skill Development
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Class Reading
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Educational Material Development
- Tagging and Labeling
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Safety Best Practices
- Staging and Sorting
- Checking Paperwork
- Shelving Items
- Customer Experience
- Handheld Scanners
- Cherry Picker Operations
- Team Goals
Timeline
Lead Educator - Kindy
Appleberries Early Learning Center
01.2023 - Current
Picker Packer
Profile LTD
01.2017 - 10.2019
Early Childhood Educator
Poimaino
01.2016 - 11.2022
Mail/Freight Sorter
New Zealand Couriers
11.2013 - 10.2015
Retail Sales Assistant
The Warehouse
07.2009 - 08.2012
Level 4 ECE
NZMA
McAuley High School